Tire pressures--newbie questions!
I recently purchased my first RV (1998 Coachmen Catalina 22RK, Ford E350) and immediately replaced the 10 year old tires with new ones (Aeolus CrossAce HT AS02 LT225/75/R16). I've done a lot of read...
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Word of caution:
The tire load charts are MINIMUMS, not recommendations.
Even vehicle manufacturers specify higher pressures than the minimum for the GVW's and GAWR's.
Keep that in mind when using the tire load charts. I'd recommend you figure out what the vehicle manufacturer uses as "Reserve Capacity" and match it. (Reserve capacity = rated tire capacity at the pressure specified on the vehicle tire placard minus the GAWR)
Also, keep in mind that tire loads vary front to rear and side to side. If you don't weigh every tire on a vehicle, you have to account for uneven loading in some way.
The tire load charts are MINIMUMS, not recommendations.
Even vehicle manufacturers specify higher pressures than the minimum for the GVW's and GAWR's.
Keep that in mind when using the tire load charts. I'd recommend you figure out what the vehicle manufacturer uses as "Reserve Capacity" and match it. (Reserve capacity = rated tire capacity at the pressure specified on the vehicle tire placard minus the GAWR)
Also, keep in mind that tire loads vary front to rear and side to side. If you don't weigh every tire on a vehicle, you have to account for uneven loading in some way.
